Debug Options

Select debug options, if available for the project device.

Table 1. Debug Options Option Category
Debug startup	System settings may be found under Tools>Options>Embedded>Generic Settings, but may be changed here: Use system settings, Run, Halt at main, Halt at reset vector.
Debug reset	System settings may be found under Tools>Options>Embedded>Generic Settings, but may be changed here: Use system settings, Main, ResetVector.
Use Software Breakpoints	Check to use software breakpoints. Uncheck to use hardware breakpoints. See the discussion below to determine which type is best for your application.
Use Simultaneous Debug	Check to indicate that the project is part of a multi-core simultaneous debug session.

Table 2. Software vs Hardware Breakpoints
Features	Software Breakpoints	Hardware Breakpoints
Number of breakpoints	unlimited	limited
Breakpoints are written to	program memory	debug registers
Time to set breakpoints	oscillator speed dependent, it can take minutes	minimal
Skidding	no	yes

Note: Using software breakpoints for debug impacts device endurance. So, it is recommended that devices used in this manner should not be used as production parts.